After Substitute shows “Brokeback in class,” Family of girl, 12, sues

The girl, Jessica Turner, and her grandparents Kenneth and LaVerne Richardson, are seeking more than $400,000 in damages under the suit filed Friday against the Chicago Board of Education and others.The suit claims Jessica continues to suffer from emotional distress caused by watching the film and is currently undergoing psychological treatment and counseling.

Oh dear. I have two thoughts here. The teacher should have realized the possible consequences of showing a film like this in school. Or the parents of the girl should chill out and chalk it up to a mistake, settle for the dismissal of the substitute teacher etc.

BUT I am liberal and I know they are trying to set a precedent.